“He’s Getting a Blank Check”: WWE Legend Predicts Massive Payday Will Finally Make The Rock vs. Roman Reigns Happen
The dream match that fans have been craving for years might finally be leaving the realm of fantasy and heading to the ring—thanks to what one WWE Hall of Famer calls an “unlimited” budget.
We’ve all heard the whispers and hoped for the showdown, but according to WWE veteran Bully Ray, the only thing standing between us and a historic clash between Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Roman Reigns is a pen and a checkbook with no limit.
Appearing on Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray (also known as Bubba Ray Dudley) shared his strong belief that the upcoming international setting for WrestleMania is the secret ingredient that will make this mega-match a reality.
He suggested that the financial power behind WWE’s partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be the ultimate game-changer. Ray stated that the Saudi government is likely to present The Rock with an offer he simply cannot refuse.
“I just think when there’s that much money on the table, anything is possible,” Ray explained. “I think that the Saudi government is going to basically tell The Rock, ‘fill in the blank,’ and he’ll sign the check. Rock versus Roman.” He emphasized the sheer financial muscle of the region, adding, “There’s not a state in the United States, and I don’t believe that there is a country on the planet that can outbid Saudi.”
This speculation aligns with recent buzz circulating in the wrestling world. Reports from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter have indicated that Saudi officials are extremely keen on having The Great One headline the event. While discussions have mentioned both Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns as potential opponents, the idea of finally settling the family score between The Rock and The Tribal Chief is the one that generates the most buzz. Sources suggest that while negotiations are progressing and nearing the finish line, nothing is officially signed just yet.
If the match does come together, it would be a massive moment. The Rock hasn’t had a proper in-ring contest since teaming up with Reigns himself at WrestleMania 40 Night 1 against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. To see them switch from partners to opponents would be a full-circle moment on a global stage.
Adding to the historical significance, WrestleMania 43 won’t just be another edition of The Show of Shows. Next year, it will break new ground as the first WrestleMania ever to be held outside of North America, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
With the location set and the financial backing rumored to be astronomical, the question isn’t really whether fans want to see it, but whether the reported “blank check” will be enough to lure The Rock back between the ropes for one more electrifying night.
